The eCourts Legal Saga May Be Over
A settlement has been reached in the three-year litigation against Tyler Technologies over eCourts system, which has faced complaints across North Carolina.
A Battle for the Soul of Chatham CountyÂ
A rezoning request for a planned church outside Chapel Hill is now a federal case, with religious-freedom groups and the U.S. Department of Justice weighing in.
Shouting Terrorist in a Crowded Grocery Store
An activist’s lawsuit over a 2024 cyberstalking arrest raises questions about the state’s efforts to criminalize online harassment.
Two Former Columbus County Sheriff’s Deputies File Discrimination ComplaintsÂ
Their attorneys say the allegations highlight ongoing racial inequities at the department.
The Politics of Dissent
As Anita Earls runs for re-election to the state Supreme Court, here’s what her dissents tell us about her judicial philosophy.
What the Duke Lacrosse Case Says About Roy Cooper
The Senate candidate won praise for declaring three players innocent as AG in 2007. Critics wish he’d done more for other defendants.
A Contested Exoneration
A year ago, a judge dismissed murder charges against four men in the 2002 death of former NBA star Chris Paul’s grandfather. Now, a state appellate court has to decide whether the men should still be vindicated.
More Courts & Justice Coverage
Attorney Seeks Help From Higher Court in Getting Reporter’s Notes Back
An attorney for The News & Record hopes to overturn a judge’s decision to seize notes and issue a gag order.
Charlotte Man’s Lawsuit Claims He Was Arrested Over Legal Hemp
A federal lawsuit challenges whether law-enforcement officers can use the odor of cannabis alone as probable cause for a search.
The Politics of a Prison-Release Settlement
As Roy Cooper runs for Senate, Republicans have seized on a 2021 settlement that compelled officials to reduce the prison population.
Judge Denies Hearing for Former Pro Basketball Player Serving Two Life Terms
James Richardson was convicted in a drive-by double shooting outside a Greenville nightclub in 2009.
Chemours Settles Forever Chemicals Lawsuit Out of Court
More than 2,600 plaintiffs sued the chemical manufacturer for releasing GenX and other PFAS into the Cape Fear River.
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